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The Oakley Frogskin Sunglasses are freakin classics that require a little something extra to pull off. In pop culture, it was a time like no other. Ronald Reagan was in the White House, "The Terminator" was killing at the box office and Run-D.M.C. was in certified gold. It was also the time when Oakley created one-of-a-kind sunglasses called FROGSKINS. Oakley has resurrected the original tooling from the early '80s giving you a chance to own a piece of history.
Way back in the '80s when pink spandex was king, people scrambled to find a pair of Oakley Frogskin Sunglasses. And whether you choose to go for the Shaun White sigs or for a polished pro, the Frogskins will block those harmful UV rays as you stroll down the street with a ghetto-blaster on your shoulder.
B: | 43 mm, Frame Width |
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Bridge: | 19 mm |
Case Included: | yes |
Conditions: | Medium to Bright Light |
Curvature: | 6 Base Curvature |
Frame: | Plastic |
Frame Fit: | Regular |
Frame Material: | Plastic (Nylon) |
Frame Size: | Medium |
Frame Width: | 123 mm |
Hinges: | Stainless steel |
Interchangeable Lenses: | no |
Lens: | Polycarbonate |
Lens Height: | 41 mm |
Lens Material: | Polycarbonate |
Lens Tint: | 14% light transmission |
Lens Type: | Non-Polarized |
Lens Width: | 41 mm |
Light Transmission: | 18% |
Neutral/Contrast: | Neutral |
Oakley Technology: | Acetate Frame Three-Point Fit Plutonite® 100% UV Protection Iridium® Meets or Exceeds Z80.3 Impact Standards |
Protection Index: | 2 |
Temple Length: | 122 mm |
Type: | Sunglasses |
UVA Protection: | 100% |
UVB Protection: | 100% |
UVC Protection: | 100% |
Ventilation: | no |
Weight: | 0.8 oz |
I love Frogskins - they were my first pair of Oakleys back when they came out and I couldn't imagine paying $50 for a pair. Now, at $100+, I still can't. But - I did. After my first pair was stolen from my car years ago, I got caught in the nostalgia of the re-release and bought a pair again.
I have a smaller face, and don't remember them fitting so wide across the eyes. Maybe I'm just used to the square wires and smaller pieces... but the lightweight frame is still the same - if not lighter.
I agree that now, after being an adult and feeling metals in sunglasses like titanium and magnesium, or the Oakley X metal (whatever that is...)... the Frogskins feel cheap. Still - as a grab and go pair of specs, they're good and easy on the eyes.
Just wish Oakley would put back out the bright yellow/purple irridium lens combo that was stolen... I loved those...
After writing my last review, I have already trashed these and lost them in a matter of less than a year. I am only giving these 4 stars now because these are incomparable to most Oakley sunglasses that I own. I say this because the design of the sunglass lets in a ton of light on the sides and I get eye strain easily. Yeah that might sound lame but try wearing these for 8 hours in the sun when actually trying to do something more than sitting on a curb. If you're looking for a performance sunglass don't get these but if you want to bring back your childhood (like I'm desperately trying) then score a pair of these.
First pair of nice sunglasses I ever purchased were some Oakley sport type glasses. Then bought a pair of O's for boarding. Saw these guys and had to get them. Love Oakleys. I have to agree that they do feel slightly cheap, but I bought them for the look and the shape. Not many types of glasses look good on my face, but I get lots of compliments on these. Would like the price better if they were polarized lenses, but I had some extra Christmas money, so I bit the bullet and bought em anyway.
I can't say much about these that hasn't already been said. The retro cool factor is there, the Oakley lens quality is there, but I can't really say they seem like a hundred-dollar pair of sunglasses. I'd still recommend them if the price doesn't bother you. They're very comfortable and, well, just plain cool. One thing I can add: I have the Polished Rootbeer version, and the frames seem considerably darker in person than they look on the website. Not sure if that applies to all of them, but there ya go.
In my eye's the frogskin is just a toned down version of the Holbrook. I have both Holbrook's and Frogskin's and I used the Holbrooks for more of a classy yet casual look and the frogskins are my "active" shades. I wore these mountain biking all summer and definitely put some abuse on them, and haven't had any problems.
Overall, if you are on a budget, these are a great shade. If you want something that looks and feels a little higher end, go with the Holbrook.
So I got my brother a pair of the polarized matte black for his birthday, and after I saw how awesome these actually are, I bought myself 2 versions of the standard lens. The colors are vivid, my favorite pair is the white with ruby red. These work fantastic outdoors on sunny California days. I wear them on the golf course and the red lens helps with clarity against the grass. Thumbs up!
These glasses are fantastic. But there is one drawback. Usually with sunglasses or even just normal glasses there are little rubber things that stick to the bridge of your nose. Not with these. And if you are like me, when you bend over you will drop them occasionally. But if you don't mind the occasional scratch, then I would totally recommend these glasses.
If the price isn't too much of a deterrent, it's hard to go wrong with these. They feature a classic design that makes for a great pair of shades to wear around town in style. Being used to metal aviator frames, I was particularly impressed by how light they are. I got them in polished black/grey.
I really wanted to like these - 80s throwback, made in the USA, great look - but the arms just kept popping off at very inopportune times - actually like all the time. They also stretched out so never really stayed on my face well - but when they did, they looked great. If you are only going to wear these in your car (i.e., leave them there) then go for it, but otherwise I would pass. Sent mine back.
Nice looking glasses but the construction is not well made. Like some of the other reviews state, the ball construction is a nice idea as opposed to breaking but how many other pairs of glasses have the arms come off all the time anyway?
They feel cheap.
I got a pair of these in the non polarized and polarized versions. I thought I would try them out for casual sunglasses and compare them to my Revo's. In the end I think they are cool and stylish, but the lens quality in both the pol and nonpol versions is horrendous. If you are looking to look cool then this is your glasses, but put on a pair of Revo and or Maui Jim's right after these and you will then know what I am talking about. You can't beat a crystalline lens with a plastic lens. Aside from that they are light and you can put pretty much any lens in them you want.
i returned these for aesthetic reasons. while the green lenses and smoke frames were cool, the shape of the frames just didn't appeal once i had them on.
i agree w/ the many reviews previous noting these glasses feel cheap in hand. with eyes closed i'd be hard pressed, i bet, to pick them out of a much lower cost crowd. i don't think the lenses are polarized, either. so, if i'm going to drop a bill or more on some casual shades, they better look really sick and i just didn't feel that way about these.
close, but no cigar.